US Bridges

Warlick Blvd over Salt Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Scl Lincoln · Structure no. SL55W00034R

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,180
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warlick Blvd over Salt Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Warlick Blvd over Salt Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 60 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,180 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2036. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWarlick Blvd
CrossesSalt Creek
LocationScl Lincoln
RouteCity Street 0L55W
Coordinates40.7489, -96.715
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,180 (2016)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Warlick Blvd over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Warlick Blvd over Salt Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Warlick Blvd over Salt Creek carry?

About 4,180 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Warlick Blvd over Salt Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Warlick Blvd over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.